Rouffiac-d'Aude facts for kids
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Rouffiac-d'Aude
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 Rouffiac-d'Aude
Location in France
Rouffiac-d'Aude
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Carcassonne | |
| Canton | Carcassonne-3 | |
| Intercommunality | Carcassonnais | |
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5.24 km2 (2.02 sq mi) | |
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11325 /11250
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| Elevation | 130–289 m (427–948 ft) (avg. 119 m or 390 ft) |
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Rouffiac-d'Aude is a small village in the south of France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or village area. In 2017, about 441 people lived there.
Rouffiac-d'Aude is located in the Occitanie region. This region is in the southern part of France. The village is also part of the Aude department.
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Where is Rouffiac-d'Aude?
Rouffiac-d'Aude is found about 12 kilometers (about 7.5 miles) south of a larger city called Carcassonne. Carcassonne is famous for its old walled city. The village is nestled in a beautiful area of France.
Geography and Landscape
The village sits at an elevation of about 119 meters (390 feet) above sea level. The land around it varies in height. It goes from a low of 130 meters (426 feet) to a high of 289 meters (948 feet). This means the area has some hills and valleys.
The total area of Rouffiac-d'Aude is 5.24 square kilometers (about 2 square miles). This makes it a relatively small commune. The landscape often includes vineyards and fields.
How Rouffiac-d'Aude is Governed
Like all communes in France, Rouffiac-d'Aude has its own local government. This government helps manage the daily life of the village.
The Mayor's Role
The mayor is the head of the local government. For a time, the mayor of Rouffiac-d'Aude was Thierry Mascaraque. Mayors are elected by the people living in the commune. They help make decisions for the community. These decisions include things like local services and public spaces.
Local Administration
Rouffiac-d'Aude is part of a larger administrative area called an arrondissement. It belongs to the Carcassonne arrondissement. It is also part of the Carcassonne-3 canton. These divisions help organize local services and elections.
The commune also works with other nearby towns. This is called "intercommunality." Rouffiac-d'Aude is part of the Carcassonnais group. This cooperation helps share resources and projects.
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The coat of arms for Rouffiac-d'Aude.
